HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-13-92 HLC MinutesThe July 13, 1992 Meeting of the Historical Landmark Commission was called to order by
Chairman Bessie Chisum.
The following Commissioners were present:
Commissioner Milton Bell
Commissioner Mary Jane Buttrill
Commissioner Jessica Foy
Commissioner M.L. Lefler, Jr.
Commissioner Sam Pullig
Commissioner Walter Sutton
Commissioner Charles Walker
The following Commissioners were absent:
Chairman Bessie Chisum
Commissioner Bruce Hamilton
Commissioner Lory Warton, excused
Commissioner Raymond Chaison
Staff present: Murray Duren, Senior Planner and Carla Gigliotta, Recording
Secretary.
Also present: Mayor Evelyn Lord, Councilman Andrew Cokinos, Lawrence Baker,
Lori Graham and Laurie Marder, summer interns.
APPROVAL OF THE MU4UTFS
Commissioner Lefler made the motion to approve the minutes of the May 11, 1992 meeting.
Approval of the minutes seconded by Commissioner Bell. Motion carried 7:0.
REGULAR MEETING
A) Chairman's Report:
Acting Chairman Buttrill reported that Chairman Bessie Chisum and Kirt Anderson
went to the Italian Society of Beaumont meeting.
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B) Committee Reports:
Marker Committee. No Report.
Marketing Committee: No Report.
Conference Committee:
Commissioner Pullig reported that Mayor Lord wrote a letter to Mayor Riley of
Charleston, S.C. requesting his presence as keynote speaker at Beaumont History
Conference in September.
Commissioner Lefler stated that on June 18, 1992, the Texas Department of Housing
Community Affairs where housing funds, trust funds state-wide were immediately
available $900,000 in affordable housing activities. Additional funds up to
$6,000,000 may be available when sufficient interest projects are identified and single-
family bond program is set to begin July 15 and make available $132,000,000 for
lower to moderate income housing.
KCS Restoration Paper - Deadline August 1, 1992.
CLG Conference - October 28-30, 1992 - Brownsville, Texas - Three
commissioners to attend.
Education Committee: No Chairman.
Bylaws Committee: No Report.
Catalog Committee: No Report.
Laurie Marder - Survey Work Report Update.
Lori Graham - Nomination Work Report Update.
Building Committee:
Commissioner Lefler stated he talked to Mike Phelan regarding historical
designation for the building for Catholic Chairities located on Calder.
Further information will be forthcoming at a later date.
Murray Duren reported that the North Street Project is 100% complete and
all payments have been released.
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Recommended demolitions as follows:
1595 Avenue A
2205 Avenue A
1425 Corley
2037 Corley
1405 Cable
1960 Cable
3106 W. Crockett
2585 South 4th
2595 South 4th
1372 Franklin
1392 Franklin
1255 Harriet
1255 Harriet (Garage Apt.)
3349 Grand
5160 Wilshire
Commissioner Lefler made the motion that all be demolished except 2205
Avenue "A". Commissioner PuIlig seconded the motion. Motion carried
6:1.
KCS Depot - Tenant search
Commissioner Buttrill recommended that the KCS Depot might be used as
an example at the CLG Conference. A tenant search is still going on.
Commissioner Buttrill recommended Tyrrell Park for an historical marker.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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